veto

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An act of prohibiting or overruling a decision, proposal, or action.

  - "The president vetoed the bill."
  - "Senator Smith vetoed the motion to table the debate."

• The power or authority to reject or annul something.

  - "The board of directors has the power to veto any major decisions."
  - "The union contract includes a veto power for management."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈviːtəʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veto
netto , weto , eto , meto , heto

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Variants

List of all variants of veto that leads to same result
veto , vetoes , vetoed , vetoer , vetoers , vetoing , veto-proof , line-item veto , line-item vetoes , pocket veto , pocket vetoed , pocket vetoing , pocket vetos

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'veto' meaning 'I forbid'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'veto' in English was in 1582.

2. In ancient Rome, the veto was a sacred right that could be invoked by any citizen to stop the proceedings of the Senate or the assembly.

3. In some countries, the power of veto is shared between different branches of government, while in others it is held exclusively by one branch.

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Related Concepts

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1. Veto power: The power held by a person or entity to reject or overrule a decision or action made by another.

2. Executive veto: The power held by the executive branch of government to reject or veto legislation passed by the legislative branch.

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Culture

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The term 'veto' has been used extensively in political contexts, particularly in government and legislative bodies, to refer to the power of one entity to reject or overrule a decision or action made by another.

How to Memorize "veto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stop sign. The word 'veto' means to stop or reject something, like a stop sign stopping traffic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veto' with the idea of stopping or preventing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veto' stands for 'Veto Everything That Opposes' to remember the meaning of the word.

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